voter rolls
Election Commission Extends Special Intensive Revision Deadlines in Six States While Bengal's Timeline Remains Unchanged
Dec 11, 2025 07:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise for voter roll cleanup in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while maintaining original deadlines for West Bengal and other states. This extension follows criticism from opposition parties about impractical timelines overburdening election officials, with updated publication dates for draft electoral rolls now scheduled throughout December.
Government Agrees to Parliamentary Debate on Electoral Reforms and Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls
Dec 02, 2025 04:31 pm CST
The Indian government has agreed to the opposition's demands for a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, focusing on the controversial Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. Opposition parties led by Congress and Trinamool have criticized the process, alleging it could illegally remove legitimate voters. The controversy has extended to concerns about pressure on booth-level officers, with protests occurring outside the Election Commission's Kolkata office.
Brazilian Model's Photo Used in Voter ID Fraud: Rahul Gandhi Alleges Electoral Manipulation in Haryana
Nov 06, 2025 04:55 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi has alleged widespread voter fraud in Haryana elections, claiming a Brazilian woman's photo was used on multiple voter IDs to cast votes 22 times. The woman, identified as Larissa Nery, confirmed she never authorized use of her image. Meanwhile, the real voter Munesh stated the ID card shown by Gandhi is not hers. This controversy adds to Congress's claims of electoral manipulation after their unexpected loss to BJP in Haryana.
Election Commission to Announce Nationwide Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls Tomorrow: What You Need to Know
Oct 26, 2025 09:32 pm CST
The Election Commission is set to announce the date for nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, starting with 10 states including poll-bound West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Following controversy in Bihar where 66,000 names were removed from voter lists, the Commission aims to streamline the process while addressing Opposition concerns about potential disenfranchisement of minority voters.
Rahul Gandhi Sidesteps PM Modi Seat Question With Fresh "H-Bomb" Tease
Sep 20, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday sharpened his ongoing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Election Commission of India, reiterating his charge of "vote chori" (vote theft).
AAP Versus BJP As Vote Theft Row Erupts Over Delhi Election
Sep 20, 2025 02:38 am CST
The political storm over "vote theft" has flared up once again in the national capital, with Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP during the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.